Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Pumpkin French Toast Casserole, the perfect dish for cozy breakfasts and festive gatherings. This delightful casserole combines rich pumpkin puree with warm spices, creating a seasonal favorite that is not only delicious but also incredibly convenient. With just 20 minutes of prep time, you can prepare it the night before and let it chill in the fridge, giving you more time to enjoy with loved ones during breakfast. Topped with a crunchy cinnamon streusel, this casserole is sure to impress your family and friends as a hearty start to any day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf stale white bread (15–18 oz)
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 1 cup pure pumpkin
- 5 large eggs
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup chopped pecans
- melted butter
Instructions
- Cut stale bread into cubes and place in a large mixing bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk, pumpkin puree, eggs, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour custard over bread cubes and stir gently to coat.
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- In a separate bowl, combine streusel ingredients until crumbly; sprinkle over casserole.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 60 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 145g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 90mg